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10 Masculine Card Ideas
If you’re Dad is good with tools around the house or the garage this awesome card is perfect! With silver on black heat embossed background and die cut tools cut from blue and silver cardstock this card will make any handy guy happy. I spotted this card on bromerocards Instagram.
I frequently hear lots of card makers and stampers say they struggle coming up with ideas for creating masculine cards. With Father’s Day coming up soon in the US I thought it would be a great time to share some ideas not only for Father’s Day but just general card ideas for guys too, many of which can be adjusted to work for Father’s Day, Birthdays, etc. I hope these ideas help you when designing your next masculine card.
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My dad loves the water, he lives by a lake and stays by the ocean in the winter. If you’re Dad does too then try a nautical design like this stamped card using supplies from Marianne Designs.
If you’re man loves to ride motorcycles this card using products from Whimsy is wonderful! I love the road map and metal “studs” pattern papers on the background! I spotted this card on CraftyKiwiMama’s gallery at Scrapbook.com.
These cards are perfect for the beer or coffee drinker. Using similar layouts these cards have dry embossed background with plaid papers behind each stamped and colored hand with a drink. This stamp set also has some fun punny sentiments too. Visit the Whimsy Stamps blog for all the details.
Don’t think you can’t use cute critters on cards for guys. This one from Mindy uses blue and greens and fun paper airplanes which gives it masculine touches. Visit the Lawn fawn blog for a video tutorial.
This adorable lion card is grrr-eat for a dad who has a new little one. I think jungle animals and designs make for terrific masculine cards. The design team from CC Designs have 7 different jungle animal card ideas using some new stamps and products that all will work for men. Click here to check them all out.
If you’re giving a gift card this fun little gift card holder features a bear catching fish in a night time scene that works for an outdoorsy guy. Find a video tutorial for making this card over on the MFT blog.
Tim Holtz creates lots of amazing products for masculine cards. I love this cool steampunk style slimline card using stamps from Stamperia along with products from Tim Holtz. It’s sure to put a smile on any funky, nerdy guys face! Take a closer look at Kinda Krafty blog.
If your man loves to mow the grass and keep a nice lawn try this funny card with stamps from Art Impressions with an ink blended and stenciled background. Visit the Art Impressions blog for more details.
If you’re dad loves to camp check out this cute card with a beautiful night time camping scene and cute animals roasting marshmallows around the camp fire. I spotted this card on ralphtyndalldesigns Instagram.
Not matter what type of guy you need to make a card for I hope you’ve gotten some good ideas from these awesome masculine card designs!
-Heather
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